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Did my nuclear stress test yesterday. Its a simple test but takes forever. 4 hours. Worst part of it was the IV lol took 20 minutes to find a vein for the IV. Luckily they did not need to inject me with medication to raise my heart rate, I simply walked on the treadmill. Got results back today. Everything is good. They gave me a pre op cardiac clearance form. Now to call the bariatric office tomorrow and see what the next step is since i am done with all the pre op stuff.

Hi there! I'm so excited for you as you move ahead in this journey. Like Arabesque said, if your arches are collapsed due to your weight, then you will probably see improvement. I used to have high arches, but now they have collapsed due to my weight over the years. After losing what I have, it has helped with foot pain and discomfort so much. I no longer have any pain, but if I've been walking all day (like at an amusement park), then they start to ache, but still nothing like they used to. Also, just about a month or so after my surgery, I started to feel a difference in my walking. I just felt lighter on my feet, so improvement began relatively quickly. Everyone is different, so the degree of improvement is per person, but losing the weight should improve your symptoms. Also, get some good walking shoes, if you don't already have some. My podiatrist recommended the New Balance brand, as they make great shoes for those with feet problems, including flat feet. I tend to wear the 600 or 900 series myself (which he recommended). Even after the weight loss, he said it's a good idea to wear the proper shoes for good support. Take care and good luck! 😊

Read this article! It helped me.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4579881/
It goes into depth about rates of GERD post gastric sleeve. In many cases, it actually reduces GERD. It is rare that GERD develops if you don't already have it. And the rate of GERD after 3 years is very low. Lower than your risk by just being an obese person. I read those horror stories and then did some looking into the actual research. This is a metanalysis of many studies, not just one study. The one quoted recently in the forums has a sample size of 16 people.

Onederland! It's been 30+ years since a 1 was the first digit in my weight! That's 93 lbs since surgery.

Welcome, Heddenturner, and congratulations on taking this huge step for your health. 😊 I had a difficult time getting in all my Protein and fluids in the beginning too. My nutritionist assured me everyone is different and to just do the best I could and that my body would allow what it can, when it can. I agree with Liveaboard15 too. broth is a great option, and that is actually the exact powder my nutritionist recommended for me too for unflavored. Great way to add in more protein when you need.

WELCOME Have you tried like unflavored Protein Powder and adding it to say broth? Its another way to get Protein in instead of the constant shakes.

What i have used is from GNC called Isopure whey Protein isolate. It comes in several flavors and unflavored.

Hello All,
I am new and so happy to have discovered this group. I am almost 3 weeks post op now. I have lost about 12 pounds in these first weeks. I have energy now, but some days I do not. I am really struggling to get all the Protein Shakes in, the stomach medicine, the liquids and not drinking liquids while I am eating is rough. I am happy with my decision and the results so far. I have a fear it will just STOP. Thanks for the group and I look forward to being more active.
- JT

At what point did you stop losing?

I’m almost at a year, and have gone up/down the same 2 pounds for 2 months. I am happy at this weight (would love to lose another 10-15 pounds to be at a “normal” BMI), but am wondering if this is typically the end of weight loss.

I’m feeling pretty good about continuing the daily maintenance it would take to stay this way long term. I’m not willing to do much else to lose weight because mentally, I feel I’d start obsessing, which would backfire eventually. I want to be at peace and not gain. 😊

Perhaps it's time time stick a flag in the ground and declare "Goal!"
Good luck,
Tek

I like to capture myself in the ring camera. The first photo was about 2 weeks ago and the second was about in June 2021. I had surgery in August 2021. 70 pounds down. Best decision I ever made to have surgery. In the June photo, I was restricting calories, doing insane crossfit workouts every day and getting nowhere. Life is so much easier now. If you're on the fence, do it. You won't regret it.
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Don’t know about you but I think this is the best non scale victory ever - even though it’s hindering you being able to access secure apps.
Just think your phone is seeing that you have cheek bones, fewer chins, less droopy eyelids, improved facial definition, etc. even if you don’t yet. Time to look more closely in your mirror I think @lizonaplane.
It’s wonderful. Love it.

My iPhone facial ID stopped recognizing me! I don't know when exactly this happened because I'm always wearing a mask so I always have to use the passcode, but a few times I've tried to use a banking app that uses the same facial ID and it says it doesn't recognize my face, so I tested out the phone itself, and it DOESN'T THINK I'M ME!!!
I didn't think I looked that different, but apparently technology does. I will have to figure out how to reset it.
Has this happened to anyone else?

I know what you mean. When I get such "compliments" from people who have always loved, supported, cared, and never judged me when I was bigger, I am grateful for them. They make me feel good inside and I appreciate them. But, unfortunately, some people I know judged me when I was bigger, and suddenly now say how good I look, or "wow you've lost so much weight, you look great." When people like that say those types of things to me, it does not feel good. I think just as you do. What were they saying behind my back when I wasn't this size. When they say that to me, all I hear is, "You were so huge and ugly before."

I know what you mean. When I get such "compliments" from people who have always loved, supported, cared, and never judged me when I was bigger, I am grateful for them. They make me feel good inside and I appreciate them. But, unfortunately, some people I know judged me when I was bigger, and suddenly now say how good I look, or "wow you've lost so much weight, you look great." When people like that say those types of things to me, it does not feel good. I think just as you do. What were they saying behind my back when I wasn't this size. When they say that to me, all I hear is, "You were so huge and ugly before."

If you are seeking a chip to curve your crunch and chip craving, look no further. 19g Protein and 4g net carbs. Soo tasty!
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Oh I hear you. I used to say my tummy is like a contrary 2yr old who throws random tantrums. Most annoying is when you tentatively try to eat the food your tummy revolted against two days later & it’s fine. WTF???
I’ve found it can be little things that set off the tantrum. Food a little too dry, too oily, too fatty. Ate a little too fast. Drank a little too close to eating or sometimes seemingly just for the hell of it. Thank gracious it’s the exception not the norm now.

I swear I had a near death experience this afternoon with two small pieces of Brisket. Just whining, but oh damn, I won’t be having that again for awhile. What the heck? I’ve had it since sleeve, but WHEW, this time the new stomach said “oh hell no” and my entire digestive system began its revolt. It’s best I don’t go into details.

just for those of you new to the tool. It’s great, works like a champ if you work the program. But whew, every once in a while you get a harsh reminder that sometimes foods you used to love will bite you back!

mine is tomorrow, Sept 23, wish you luck

congrats! just had mine on September 4th.

I am six days before you.

Il n'y a malheureusement pas de forum francophone icitte mais je parle français, si tu préfères communiquer en français tu peux m'envoyer un mail privé, t'as qu'à passer ta souris sur mon nom et cliquer sur "message". 😁

(Translated so as not to be rude to English readers: "There's unfortunately not a French speaking forum here but I speak French, if you prefer communicating in French you can send me a private message, all you have to do is hover over my name and click on "message".)

I was shopping at costco today and walked up to a display of down vest type jackets. There was a woman looking at them as well. As I was digging through the pile she said “Oh, I already looked-they’re out of smalls in all colors”. Even two years post op it surprised and delighted me to have a stranger look at me and assess me as a size small. It made my day 😊

Yesterday was the 5th anniversary of my sleeve surgery. I am so glad I did this, and wish I'd done it years ago! It hasn't been without struggles, and I had hiatal hernia surgery in June 2021 because my sleeve had "slipped" up into my chest cavity. Still... all is good, I am SO MUCH BETTER since having the hernia repair, and I have kept all my weight off. I am just happy, and want to say to those with doubts... YOU CAN DO THIS!!

So awesome!! Congrats!!!

My first goal was 180. The last weight I remember when I was social and comfortable enough with my appearance that I went out and did things like bowling league. I just reached 180.7 today!!